Therapy Services

I have had the privilege of working with a diverse client population with a range of concerns including mood disorders, childhood trauma, substance use, intimate partner or domestic violence, personality disorders, HIV and other chronic conditions, grief/loss, as well as the day to day stress of navigating life. For some, therapy was an opportunity to problem-solve a current challenge, and for others it was a chance to gain a better understanding of themselves and the experiences that brought them to where they are. As your therapist, I hope to partner with you in meeting your goals.

I have advanced training in EMDR, solution-focused brief therapy, the Gender ASSET, and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I also utilize techniques from different therapeutic models including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

I am especially passionate about my work with members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families. For LGBTQIA+ Texans, specifically trans and gender expansive folks, there is often the additional challenge of finding safe, affirming places in which they don’t have to explain or defend their sexuality or relationship styles, worry about being misgendered, or feel unable to be their authentic selves. As your therapist, I hope to create that space.

I am trained in using the Gender ASSET to provide supportive therapy and evaluations for individuals preparing to undergo gender affirming surgeries. If you would like to learn more about the process for obtaining letters of support for gender affirming surgical procedures, please contact me.

**Sarah Lonsdale Bledsoe** earned her Masters of Science in Social Work degree from the University of Texas in Austin and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from Saint Edward’s University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor (LCSW-S).

Areas of Specialization:

LGBTQIA+ Care
Trauma
Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Violence
Mood and anxiety disorders
Chronic Disease Management, including HIV
Substance Abuse & Addiction
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Licensure and Advanced Trainings:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Supervisor (#58986)

EMDR
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)
Gender ASSET

Professional Affiliations:

Texas Board of Social Worker Examiners.
National Association of Social Workers Texas Chapter

For more information about rates, visit my Fees and Insurance page